1956 Buick 40 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
